A simple method for an attacker to dominate someone weaker is by seizing both their wrists, as often seen in instances where men attempt...

This is the 10th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Getting grabbed from behind is always a scary situation, but if they grab you under...

This is the 9th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. This clinch or grab, where the assailant has a a rear bear hug over your arms, is the...

Recently, a student sent me a video of a street fight where one guy sat on the ground and motioned for the other guy to come towards him....

This is the 8th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. A front bear hug where the assailant has his arms underneath your arms (around your...

This is the 7th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The front bear hug over the arms occurs when the assailant grabs you around your arms...

This is the 6th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The front headlock is an excellent clinch to use in the event the assailant tries to...

This is the 5th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The collar grab clinch (aka collar tie) is a crucial technique to learn as part of a...

This is the 4th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Grabbing the assailants wrist is a great way to both control the assailant, and lessen...

This is the 3rd lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The Over-hook is another great tactic to use when in the clinch. Over-hooking occurs...

This is the 2nd lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The under-hook is a great offensive technique that you can use when in the clinch. The...

This is the first lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The under-hook is a great offensive technique that you can use when in the clinch. The...

What is clinch fighting? Clinch fighting is a standing grappling style often seen in street fights. It happens when one opponent wants to...

If you ever wrestled around with your buddies, you know that helpless feeling when the bigger/stronger one gets on top of you and doesn't...

When competing, I learned very quickly that standing in front of a bigger, stronger guy was a bad idea. However, getting around to an...

Full Disclosure: I have been grappling for over 30 years, and competed for many years. Additionally, I am a USA Wrestling coach, and...

After teaching group classes, private lessons, and personal training for decades, I came to some realizations about the benefits of...

Slipping a punch (or multiple punches) is a very important defense to learn because getting punched in the face is one of the most common...

What Are You Training For? Recently, I watched a street fight where one guy sat on the ground and motioned for the other guy to come...

Learning how to defend against punches, kicks, and takedowns/throws, is essential to round out your self-defense abilities. The first...